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World Bank to end loans to China by 2031, shifting to knowledge sharing

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The World Bank is reportedly phasing out its lending to China by 2031, shifting its focus to knowledge sharing and cooperation on global challenges. This move aligns with China's economic advancement and changing development needs, as stated by China's Ministry of Finance. The decision has been met with approval from US officials, who have long advocated for reduced lending to China, citing its status as a major global creditor. AI

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World Bank to end loans to China by 2031, shifting to knowledge sharing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sylvia Ma ·

    Why the World Bank is winding down loans to China amid a ‘natural’ shift

    Beijing has downplayed reports that the World Bank will phase out lending to China by 2031, with the Ministry of Finance noting that the nation’s advancing economy and changing development needs were shifting cooperation away from financing and towards knowledge sharing. “This is…

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